Greenridge Primary

[mummy of 3]

mama diva:

I am a very experienced mother of 2 sons from GRPS. My elder son graduated in 2007 and my younger son currently still in the school. Both my sons are from the average class(not the top 2 classes nor the last 2 classes)


In 2007, when my son took PSLE, the school only had about 4 days of extra classes during June holiday. The school only started having extra classes 2x a week after the prelim which is indeed to late for those average students. My son and I had to struggle very hard for PSLE as the school did give a good headstart. (he is in express stream now)

During parent talk in the school hall, I questioned about the slow pace the school’s approach towards PSLE, and my questioned was not answered. Yet, school principal only brag about how well she brought up her own kids & the top pupil.

In 2007, when my elder son took his PSLE the Principal promised to visit every classes to give motivational took to each classes. Towards, the PSLE period everyday I asked my son has the Principal visited your class? each time he said not yet. But I came to know the Principal has already visited the 2 top classes a few weeks ago because I have friends with kids in the top 2 classes!

Their Maths PSLE score from 2007-2010, was always below the national level. Last year 2010 only 70% pass against 84% pass national level. Which means out of 400 students , there were 120 students failed Maths! Can u imagine that?

From these experiences, I knew that GRPS will only focus on the top 2 classes in order to gain the top ranking school of having above 275 pointers for their own benefit. But down the road there are another 300 students struggling to just go thru into express stream.

So, before you enroll in GRPS make sure your child will be among the top 2 classes, otherwise GRPS will treat them as just another student taking another PSLE, which is a no big deal to GRPS .

For me, once again I have to struggle thru with my younger’s son PSLE in GRPS…….

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: Then i may consider my DD1 school in P2C if fail in P2B... :sad:

[Alkanet]

mama diva:

I am a very experienced mother of 2 sons from GRPS. My elder son graduated in 2007 and my younger son currently still in the school. Both my sons are from the average class(not the top 2 classes nor the last 2 classes)


In 2007, when my son took PSLE, the school only had about 4 days of extra classes during June holiday. The school only started having extra classes 2x a week after the prelim which is indeed to late for those average students. My son and I had to struggle very hard for PSLE as the school did give a good headstart. (he is in express stream now)

During parent talk in the school hall, I questioned about the slow pace the school’s approach towards PSLE, and my questioned was not answered. Yet, school principal only brag about how well she brought up her own kids & the top pupil.

In 2007, when my elder son took his PSLE the Principal promised to visit every classes to give motivational took to each classes. Towards, the PSLE period everyday I asked my son has the Principal visited your class? each time he said not yet. But I came to know the Principal has already visited the 2 top classes a few weeks ago because I have friends with kids in the top 2 classes!

Their Maths PSLE score from 2007-2010, was always below the national level. Last year 2010 only 70% pass against 84% pass national level. Which means out of 400 students , there were 120 students failed Maths! Can u imagine that?

From these experiences, I knew that GRPS will only focus on the top 2 classes in order to gain the top ranking school of having above 275 pointers for their own benefit. But down the road there are another 300 students struggling to just go thru into express stream.

So, before you enroll in GRPS make sure your child will be among the top 2 classes, otherwise GRPS will treat them as just another student taking another PSLE, which is a no big deal to GRPS .

For me, once again I have to struggle thru with my younger’s son PSLE in GRPS…….

:shock: :shock: :shock: Now am considering another school 60:40 than Grps...

[patntee]

mama diva:

I am a very experienced mother of 2 sons from GRPS. My elder son graduated in 2007 and my younger son currently still in the school. Both my sons are from the average class(not the top 2 classes nor the last 2 classes)


In 2007, when my son took PSLE, the school only had about 4 days of extra classes during June holiday. The school only started having extra classes 2x a week after the prelim which is indeed to late for those average students. My son and I had to struggle very hard for PSLE as the school did give a good headstart. (he is in express stream now)

During parent talk in the school hall, I questioned about the slow pace the school’s approach towards PSLE, and my questioned was not answered. Yet, school principal only brag about how well she brought up her own kids & the top pupil.

In 2007, when my elder son took his PSLE the Principal promised to visit every classes to give motivational took to each classes. Towards, the PSLE period everyday I asked my son has the Principal visited your class? each time he said not yet. But I came to know the Principal has already visited the 2 top classes a few weeks ago because I have friends with kids in the top 2 classes!

Their Maths PSLE score from 2007-2010, was always below the national level. Last year 2010 only 70% pass against 84% pass national level. Which means out of 400 students , there were 120 students failed Maths! Can u imagine that?

From these experiences, I knew that GRPS will only focus on the top 2 classes in order to gain the top ranking school of having above 275 pointers for their own benefit. But down the road there are another 300 students struggling to just go thru into express stream.

So, before you enroll in GRPS make sure your child will be among the top 2 classes, otherwise GRPS will treat them as just another student taking another PSLE, which is a no big deal to GRPS .

For me, once again I have to struggle thru with my younger’s son PSLE in GRPS…….

mama diva, thanks for sharing your experience. I heard the same feedback about the school too. :yikes:

[Alkanet]

Does Grps have plan f/ upgrading to a single session?

[Yona]

[quote="Alkanet"]Does Grps have plan f/ upgrading to a single session?[/quote

They do have plan to turn single session, based on MOE plan. May not year 2012, as the no. of students still large.

[mummy of 3]

Dear all, any PV in Greenridge PS to share their experience?

Will like to do PV again for my DD2... :sad:
Pls help :?: ...

[Yona]

mummy of 3:

Dear all, any PV in Greenridge PS to share their experience?

Will like to do PV again for my DD2... :sad:
Pls help :?: ...

I am a PV in this school. I enjoy working with the teachers and principal. Hope you will join, do enjoy. No sad, be happy.

[jalanbaby]

mama diva:

I am a very experienced mother of 2 sons from GRPS. My elder son graduated in 2007 and my younger son currently still in the school. Both my sons are from the average class(not the top 2 classes nor the last 2 classes)


In 2007, when my son took PSLE, the school only had about 4 days of extra classes during June holiday. The school only started having extra classes 2x a week after the prelim which is indeed to late for those average students. My son and I had to struggle very hard for PSLE as the school did give a good headstart. (he is in express stream now)

During parent talk in the school hall, I questioned about the slow pace the school’s approach towards PSLE, and my questioned was not answered. Yet, school principal only brag about how well she brought up her own kids & the top pupil.

In 2007, when my elder son took his PSLE the Principal promised to visit every classes to give motivational took to each classes. Towards, the PSLE period everyday I asked my son has the Principal visited your class? each time he said not yet. But I came to know the Principal has already visited the 2 top classes a few weeks ago because I have friends with kids in the top 2 classes!

Their Maths PSLE score from 2007-2010, was always below the national level. Last year 2010 only 70% pass against 84% pass national level. Which means out of 400 students , there were 120 students failed Maths! Can u imagine that?

From these experiences, I knew that GRPS will only focus on the top 2 classes in order to gain the top ranking school of having above 275 pointers for their own benefit. But down the road there are another 300 students struggling to just go thru into express stream.

So, before you enroll in GRPS make sure your child will be among the top 2 classes, otherwise GRPS will treat them as just another student taking another PSLE, which is a no big deal to GRPS .

For me, once again I have to struggle thru with my younger’s son PSLE in GRPS…….

Honestly it is the same in most schools.... There is always more emphasis given to top and bottom classes. Parents & kids also need to put in their effort, especially in PSLE year.

JMHO...

[cindylauper]

Hi, I have a daughter in P6 GRPS and she is doing prelim the second time around. Do you think it is strange? Is anyone's P6 son or daughter doing prelim again too. Why do you think the school is giving the students another prelim exam. I did not see any letter from school to explain the reasons behind this strange occurrence. I heard many students did badly for the first prelim, my daughter performed below her expectations too. But having second prelim is not usual..


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[Yaap Yong Siew Ruth]

Not to worry abt. I still think it is a good sch. GRPS engages Dr Yeap BanHar, a famous maths teacher from Marshall Cavendish for professional development of teachers. I wish my daughter’s Fuchun Pr sch will do the same soon. My friend is a level head/HOD of Science at GRPS and she is a fantastic teacher.